Join us for insightful chats with Festival staff to learn about their various roles in creating each magical season. 

There is no charge, but advance registration is required. Available to all Playwrights' Circle Members.

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July 10 – with Eleanor Creelman, Technical Director, Avon Theatre.
“Life at the Avon Theatre without a musical”

July 17 – with Franklin Brasz, Director of Music.
“Two hit musicals, one iconic stage”

July 24 – with Michael Walton, Head of Design and Lighting Designer for The Hobbit and Saturday, Sunday, Monday.
“Set, Costumes, Props and the Lights!”

August 7 – with Nicole Reid, Junior Archivist, Stratford Festival Archives.
“Preserving our House Programs”

August 14 – with Keith Barker, Director of Foerster Bernstein New Play Development Program.
“Exploring new works”

August 28 – with Louise Liu, Friend of the Festival volunteer and Tai Chi consultant on The Tao of the World.
“Using our local talents”

September 11 – with Sarah Hamza, Director of Audience Engagement.
“Standing Ovation for our Front of House team”

September 18 – with Anita Gaffney, Executive Director.
“Transitioning to a new Artistic Director”